Water, Come Down!: The Day You Were Baptized

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Summary: Great baptism gift!
Review: This book is a wonderful gift idea for a baptism. The story is nice and the illustrations are wonderful!

Rating:
Summary: Great baptism gift!
Review: This book is a wonderful gift idea for a baptism. The story is nice and the illustrations are wonderful!

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Summary: Best Gift I Ever Received
Review: This book is fabulous. The writing is a pleasure to read and the illustrations say so much more. The two put together is wonderful. I recommend it as a gift when ever you have the chance.

Rating:
Summary: Best Gift I Ever Received
Review: This book is fabulous. The writing is a pleasure to read and the illustrations say so much more. The two put together is wonderful. I recommend it as a gift when ever you have the chance.

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Summary: The First Story for a New Child of God
Review: Walt Wangerin, professor, teacher, writer, pastor, and most of all, child of God, has given us a precious gift: an illuminating storybook about God's gift of baptism. This book fills a void in the world of children's literature, drawing children into their rightful place in the household of faith, The Church. The text is written in rhyming couplets, a style that children love; after hearing it a few times, they can supply the rhymes that follow each line (as they do with Dr. Seuss books). The story is told from the perspective of creation itself, rejoicing at the baptism of the child, and his/her place in the world. This is done gracefully and lovingly. The illustrations are glorious! The artist, Gerardo Suzan, has a simple, delightful style that children can interpret easily; yet included within the simple paintings are classic symbols of creation and Christian iconography. The illustrations and the text are a perfect marriage. The back of the storybook includes scriptural and theological clarification of the story and paintings. This is helpful for parents with their own questions about baptism; I believe that quality children's books offer something for the adults as well as for the children. This is a "lap" book, something to be enjoyed and shared for families. Baptism is the perfect occasion to give this book;on the baptismal day, have the family, the sponsors, the pastors, and the whole congregation sign the book as a remembrance.